The stock transmission is designed to handle the output of the stock engine, but not much more. Increase the durability of your drivetrain with a BD transmission. All transmissions come with BD's heavy duty transmission pan and most packages come bundled with our auxiliary transmission filter kit for added protection!
Features
All new bushings
New design valve body
Stock thrust washers replaced with roller Torrington bearings saves governor solenoids and reduces friction
Drilled intermediate shaft for increased lube
Modified manual valve for lube in all positions
47RE transmissions upgraded with more rugged 48RE components
New input shafts and hub
Pan adds 1qt extra oil capacity
Up to 80% higher clutch apply pressures over the stock unit
Pressure increase starts at much lower engine rpm's and at lighter throttle pedal position movement
Light throttle shift firmness is also maintained
No shuttle shifting problems
Upgraded governor pressure transducer (47RE/48RE)
Upgraded governor solenoid - Twice the burst pressure than stock
Cooler line case saver in every transmission
Added heavy-duty clutches with up to 25% more material than stock
BD auxiliary full flow filter kit for extra protection
Fully rollerized geartrain
Increase the durability of your drivetrain
Revised oil circuits
Handles up to 300% more power and torque than the stock transmission
Extra clutches and stronger internals
BD rigid aluminum heavy duty transmission pan
Pan reduces case flex
Pan reduces internal oil leakage
Pan heat-dissipating fins keep temperature down
Pan magnetic drain plug
Not warranted for Race or Sled Pull use
Each transmission is dyno tested
Warranty
36-Months Parts
150,000 Miles
No Race abuse covered
Note
BD torque converter must be installed at the time of installation of the transmission - use of a 3rd party or OE converter will invalidate the transmission warranty
Some later 1993 models came with 47RH (3-pin) transmission instead of 518 (2-pin). Confirm pin count of the plug going to valve body connector is 2.
Sending your core in after receiving your order will result in an upfront core charge amount of $2000 to be refunded upon the return and inspection of the core
Damaged cores that do not comply with manufactures core return guidelines will not be refunded
Return Core Shipping Costs are at the purchasers expense
